TEA RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
TOCKLAI TEA RESEARCH INSTITUTE
(An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Organisation)
CINNAMARA, JORHAT-785 008, ASSAM, INDIA
POSITION OF STUDENTSHIP UNDER DBT SPONSORED PROJECT AT UPPER ASSAM ADVISORY CENTRE
Applications invited from suitable candidates for selection of one Studentship under DBT’s Unit of Excellence project (A study on aluminium detoxification in tea (Camellia sinensis L.): Paradigm shift towards biotechnology approach) at Upper Assam Advisory Center, Tea Research Association, Dikom -786101, Dibrugarh, Assam.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Final year students pursuing M.Sc in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Agricultural Chemistry/Chemistry/ Environmental Sciences or equivalent post graduate course
AGE LIMIT: Maximum 25 years as on 3rd October, 2017. A relaxation of age-limit up to 2 years may be considered by the competent authority in the case of applicants who are suitably qualified. In the case of applicants of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Classes, age relaxation upto 5 years maybe allowed.
DUTIES : Selected candidate has to carry out field trials and chemical analysis involved in various experiments under the project along with preparation of draft report.
TENURE AND FELLOWSHIP : The tenure of the Fellowship is six months only. The selected candidate shall be entitled to a scholarship amount of Rs.5000/ per month (fixed). The studentship shall not imply any assurance
or guarantee for subsequent employment at TRA.DA AND CCA : The selected candidate will not be entitled to these allowances.
BONUS & LEAVE TRAVEL CONCESSION : Studentship will not be entitled to these allowances.
ENGAGEMENT FOR PURSUING HIGHER DEGREE : Students selected as studentship may be encouraged to register for higher degrees.
OBLIGATIONS OF STUDENTSHIP:
a. Studentship will have to sign the acceptance of Appointment Letter before joining.
b. She/he shall be governed by the disciplinary regulations of TRA.
c. The Studentship must submit a detailed consolidated report of the research work done during the entire period, on completion of the tenure or resignation, whichever is earlier.
d. Studentship will not be allowed to discontinue her/his scholarship without prior approval from the Competent Authority.
PUBLICATION(S)/PATENT(S): The results of Studentship’s research work may be published in standard refereed Journals at the discretion to her/him or her/his Guide. It should be ensured by the she/he that the assistance provided by the DBT is acknowledged in all such publications.
HOW TO APPLY:
The appointments will be purely on contractual basis and hence the Institute will not provide any employment after completion of the project. Interested candidates may send their application on plain paper together with the copies of mark sheets, certificates, degrees, testimonials, etc. should reach the In-charge, Upper Assam Advisory Centre, Tea Research Association, Dikom-786101, Dibrugarh, Assam on or before 3rd October, 2017. Candidates may also apply with their full credentials by email to [email protected] OR [email protected]. Please note that all the applications received within 3rd October, 2017 shall be considered for short-listing by a Screening Committee. Only the candidates recommended by the Screening Committee will be called for interview. The decision of the Institute on short-listing will be final and the Institute will not entertain any correspondence in this respect. No TA/DA will be admissible for attending in the interview.
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